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Louisiana State Police troopers find secret meth lab in New Orleans home

Meth lab found in home in the 4300 block of Calliope Street in New Orleans. (From Louisiana State Police)

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Louisiana State Police troopers uncovered a secret meth lab in a home in Gert Town Sunday.

Justin Chambers, 29, and David Murray, 58, both from New Orleans were arrested and booked for operating a clandestine lab, possession of a schedule II controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Troopers assigned to criminal enforcement in New Orleans found the lab along with 2 grams of meth at a home in the 4300 block of Calliope Street.

Louisiana State Police say the case is on-going and further criminal charges may be forthcoming.

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